Learn About PHAB

To successfully achieve accreditation, it is important for leadership to understand the requirements and commit to the process first. To learn about accreditation and determine readiness to apply, the following informational resources offer answers to everything a health director may need to know when considering accreditation, including the process requirements, costs, and benefits. The following resources exist to assist with learning about PHAB and assessing feasibility.

»	PHAB Online Orientation
	Available to the public, PHAB has developed an online orientation to provide a solid overview of public health department accreditation. This orientation consists of four 30-45 minute modules providing a general overview of accreditation, an introduction to the accreditation process, the nuts and bolts of the process, and the PHAB standards and measures and documentation requirements. More »

»	NACCHO In-Person Training
	Offered, upon request, at SACCHO and other state and national level meetings, NACCHO staff can be available to offer in-person accreditation preparation and quality improvement training on various topics related to accreditation. More »

»	NACCHO Speakers Bureau of Accreditation Champions
	NACCHO is assembling a Speakers Bureau of Accreditation Champions who will be available to speak at meetings and conferences of local health departments, local boards of health, SACCHOs, and other like groups. These speakers will have familiarity with accreditation and/or quality improvement and can speak to their own experiences as well as to national resources. Click the "more" link for more information about becoming a speaker, or to request a speaker for an upcoming meeting. More »

»	Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
	The programs in NACCHO''s Accreditation & QI Webinar Series include question-and-answer sessions with participating local health departments. Answers to some of the frequently asked questions have been compiled in this document. More »

»	NACCHO Webinar: What''s New with Accreditation?
	In this webinar, President and CEO of PHAB Kaye Bender shares all the basics of the PHAB program including an overview of Version 1.0 of the PHAB Standards and Measures, the fee schedule, and application process. Click the "more" link below to view this webinar; click here for information about NACCHO''s Accreditation Preparation and QI Webinar Series. More »

»	PHAB Readiness Checklists
	Once an LHD has determined interest in applying for accreditation, PHAB readiness checklists are available to determine where an LHD must focus its efforts to position itself for the application process. More »

»	NACCHO Accreditation Preparation and Quality Improvement Demonstration Sites
	Since 2008, NACCHO has funded health departments to improve their accreditation readiness and quality improvement knowledge. Specific demonstration sites include the PHAB Beta Test Quality Improvement Efforts (2009-2010) and the Accreditation Support Initiatives (2011-2012 and 2012-2013). Information about all of the demonstration sites is available here. More »

»	NACCHO Accreditation Preparation and Quality Improvement Stories from the Field
	NACCHO has several stories showcasing the accreditation preparation and QI work of local health departments across the country. More »